Knowledge Check 01 Chao, Inc., a service provider, has two divisions. The firm’s most recent annual contribution format segmented income statement appears below. Total Company Eastern Division Western Division Sales $ 450,000 $ 90,000 $ 360,000 Variable expenses 243,000 27,000 216,000 Contribution margin 207,000 63,000 144,000 Traceable fixed expenses 100,800 46,800 54,000 Division segment margin 106,200 $ 16,200 $ 90,000 Common fixed expenses 72,000 Net operating income $ 34,200 If the company eliminates the Western Division and the Eastern Division sales increase by 10% as a result, how much will the company’s net operating income decrease? $83,700 $88,380 $90,000 $137,700 $144,000